Total Complaints
5 filings
BMW S 1000 RR · model year
2010 BMW S 1000 RR
5 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2010BMWS 1000 RR carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2010 S 1000 RR is fuel/propulsion system with 2 filings, followed by power train:clutch assembly (1) and engine (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2010 S 1000 RR. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
Recalls (1)
13V61700012/12/2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the aux
Recent Complaints
20160318ENGINE
MOTORCYCLE ENGINE POWER CAN STOP SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, AT ANY TIME DURING OTHERWISE NORMAL OPERATION. ENGINE DIES IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF THROTTLE IS APPLIED, LEAVING THE RIDER POWERLESS AND COMPLETELY VULNERABLE TO SURROUNDING TRAFFIC AND CONDITIONS. MY BMW S1000RR MOTORCYCLE WAS OPERATING COMPLETELY NORMALLY, THEN UPON ENTERING A BUSY STREET FROM A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE DIED SUDDENLY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING LEAVING ME STRANDED IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I IMMEDIATELY STARTED THE ENGINE, ONLY TO HAVE THE ENGINE DIE AGAIN WHEN I APPLIED THE THROTTLE. I PUSHED MYSELF OUT OF TRAFFIC TO SAFETY AND HAD THE VEHICLE TRANSPORTED TO A DEALER. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE DEALERSHIP, THE ENGINE STARTED AND THE BIKE OPERATED NORMALLY FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE IT RESUMED THE SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEMS BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. AFTER 4 MONTHS BMW MOTORAD FINALLY ADVISED THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODIES, WHIC
Mileage: 1,800
20160318FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
MOTORCYCLE ENGINE POWER CAN STOP SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, AT ANY TIME DURING OTHERWISE NORMAL OPERATION. ENGINE DIES IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF THROTTLE IS APPLIED, LEAVING THE RIDER POWERLESS AND COMPLETELY VULNERABLE TO SURROUNDING TRAFFIC AND CONDITIONS. MY BMW S1000RR MOTORCYCLE WAS OPERATING COMPLETELY NORMALLY, THEN UPON ENTERING A BUSY STREET FROM A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE DIED SUDDENLY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING LEAVING ME STRANDED IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I IMMEDIATELY STARTED THE ENGINE, ONLY TO HAVE THE ENGINE DIE AGAIN WHEN I APPLIED THE THROTTLE. I PUSHED MYSELF OUT OF TRAFFIC TO SAFETY AND HAD THE VEHICLE TRANSPORTED TO A DEALER. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE DEALERSHIP, THE ENGINE STARTED AND THE BIKE OPERATED NORMALLY FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE IT RESUMED THE SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEMS BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. AFTER 4 MONTHS BMW MOTORAD FINALLY ADVISED THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODIES, WHIC
Mileage: 1,800
20160318POWER TRAIN
MOTORCYCLE ENGINE POWER CAN STOP SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, AT ANY TIME DURING OTHERWISE NORMAL OPERATION. ENGINE DIES IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF THROTTLE IS APPLIED, LEAVING THE RIDER POWERLESS AND COMPLETELY VULNERABLE TO SURROUNDING TRAFFIC AND CONDITIONS. MY BMW S1000RR MOTORCYCLE WAS OPERATING COMPLETELY NORMALLY, THEN UPON ENTERING A BUSY STREET FROM A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE DIED SUDDENLY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING LEAVING ME STRANDED IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I IMMEDIATELY STARTED THE ENGINE, ONLY TO HAVE THE ENGINE DIE AGAIN WHEN I APPLIED THE THROTTLE. I PUSHED MYSELF OUT OF TRAFFIC TO SAFETY AND HAD THE VEHICLE TRANSPORTED TO A DEALER. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE DEALERSHIP, THE ENGINE STARTED AND THE BIKE OPERATED NORMALLY FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE IT RESUMED THE SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEMS BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. AFTER 4 MONTHS BMW MOTORAD FINALLY ADVISED THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODIES, WHIC
Mileage: 1,800
20131203FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I HAVE RADIAL CRACK ON THE FUEL TANK FLANGE CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO LEAK FUEL ON TO THE MOTOR. I QUICK INTERNET SEARCH SHOW THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR MANY BMW MOTORCYCLES TO THE POINT WHERE A AFTERMARKET COMPANY IS MAKING A CLAMP TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *TR
Mileage: 15,355
20120927POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CPSC#I1290121A. 2010 BMW S1000RR. CONSUMER STATED HE STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH HIS CLUTCH CABLE AFTER ONLY A FEW THOUSAND MILES. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE CLUTCH CABLE BEGAN TO FRAY. HE STATED THE LEVER DESIGN TO ACCEPT THE CLUTCH CABLE WAS NOT CENTERED WITHIN THE CLUTCH PERCH BLOCK AS THE BMW ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. IT CREATED A SEVERE ANGLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE CABLE GRINDING AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE PERCH AND HEAT DEVELOPED BY FRICTION ELIMINATED THE CABLE LUBRICATION AND DESTROYED THE CABLE STRANDS ONE AT A TIME AND DESTROYED THE PERCH. THE DEALER DID CONFIRM THAT THE CLUTCH CABLE FAILURE WAS A SYMPTOM OF A POORLY DESIGNED CLUTCH LEVER BY THAT PARTICULAR COMPANY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2010 BMW S 1000 RR have?▼
The 2010 BMW S 1000 RR has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2010 BMW S 1000 RR?▼
Yes, the 2010 BMW S 1000 RR has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW S 1000 RR?▼
The most-complained component for the 2010 BMW S 1000 RR is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY and ENGINE.
Is the 2010 BMW S 1000 RR safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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